About Me

Hi, I’m Janet! I’ve always believed that food tells a story, and mine started long before JanetDishes. I’ve traveled to over 80 countries, and everywhere I go, I look for the most authentic dishes. I’ve savored paella in Valencia, pho in Hanoi, and tagine in Marrakech. I’ve stood in bustling markets watching local cooks work, asked home chefs about the recipes passed down through generations, and learned that great cooking is about more than technique, it’s about story, culture, and patience.

How It All Started

JanetDishes actually came about because I just love cooking, and I truly believe in the magic of homemade meals. Some of my best memories are spent in the kitchen with my grandmother, picking up her secret recipes, and seeing how she could turn simple ingredients into the most comforting dishes. Those amazing moments ignited my love for cooking and taught me the importance of bonding people through food.

I started this blog as a way to document these beautiful moments, when family recipes feel cozy, trying something for the very first time is such a delight, and the look of satisfaction when people savor what I’ve prepared. I believe everyone can create something delicious with a little guidance, and that’s what I’m here for.

Why You Can Trust Me

With over 15 years of cooking experience, from home kitchen experiments to professional-level recipe development, I’ve gathered the tips and techniques that make cooking fun and approachable for everyone. While I’m not a formally trained chef, my expertise comes from hands-on experience, countless hours spent testing recipes, and a deep passion for perfecting every dish I share.

I believe in explaining every detail, so you always feel confident when you try out one of my recipes. I also make it a point to research and test every recipe thoroughly. If you see it on this site, you can trust that it’s been lovingly created, carefully tested, and truly worth making.

To bring each dish to life visually, my team and I use a mix of photography, editing, and smart tools that help highlight the details you’d notice if the meal were right in front of you.

A Little More About Me

Other than being surrounded by pots and pans in the kitchen, you can find me globe-trotting! My husband and I really love traveling, and I feel so blessed to have explored 80 countries so far, and I am still counting. I am always on the lookout for new flavors, unique dishes, and cooking traditions that locals cherish to inspire something for my creations back home.

From gourmet restaurants in Paris to street food stalls in Bangkok, it’s always an adventure that molds my recipes and builds up an adrenaline rush while cooking.

Connect With Me

I love hearing from you! If you have questions about a recipe or just want to share your latest cooking success, feel free to reach out.

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Thank you so much for cooking along with me! I am super excited to see what you whip up from JanetDishes.com. Fill me in on how it went, let’s keep the inspiration going!